Recipes for Science : An Introduction to Scientific Methods and Reasoning (Hardcover, 2 ed)

Introduction Chapter 1 What Is Science and Why Does It Matter? -- based on 1.1 and 1.2 Chapter 2 The Aims of Science -- based on 1.3 and values discussion in Ch. 8, with more emphasis on the breadth of scientific aims and the diversity of recipes [include discussion of norms of inquiry + explanation from 8.1 + bias/misconduct? Chapter 3 Experiment -- based on 2.1 and 2.2; including examples of large collaborative experiments, experimenters’ regress, and experimenting with living entities Chapter 4 Non-Experimental Methods -- based in part on 2.3; observational research, qualitative research, big data, any other variation from experiment Chapter 5 Modeling -- based on Ch. 3; examples of trade-offs and multiple models for same target Chapter 6 Deductive Reasoning -- based on 4.1 and 4.2; streamlined, eliminating System 1 vs 2 discussion Chapter 7 Inductive and Abductive Reasoning -- based on 4.3 Chapter 8 Probabilistic Reasoning -- based on 5.1 and 5.2; add discussion of different interpretations of probability Chapter 9 Descriptive Statistics -- based on 5.3; add discussion of communication of risk Chapter 10 Inferential Statistics -- based on Ch. 6, streamlined and focused more on basic applicable concepts Chapter 11 Causal Reasoning -- based on Ch. 7 Chapter 12 Explanations and Theories -- based on 8.1 and some of 8.2; adding discussion of reduction Chapter 13 Scientific Change -- based on some of 8.2 and 8.3, theory change and realism; new methods in science; current challenges for science Chapter 14 Science and Society ? based on diversity in science and values discussions in Ch. 8, include more content about science’s role in society, funding sources, participatory research Glossary